Pembroke power plans

RWE npower will begin work on its combined cycle gas turbine power station, after plans for its construction were given the green light by the government.

The project, which will be located near Pembroke, is expected to inject over £10m per year into the local economy. The power station will have the capacity to generate up to 2,000MW and is likely to create around 2,000 temporary jobs and 100 long-term operational jobs during construction.

Andrew Duff, chief executive of RWE npower, said: ‘The government’s consent for Pembroke Power Station represents a vital step to ensuring the delivery of secure, clean energy supplies while providing a significant boost to the economy. RWE is proud to be one of the largest investors in the UK with commitments in renewables, clean coal technologies, nuclear and new, highly efficient gas plant.

‘This programme will bring many thousands of jobs to the UK and this effect will be magnified throughout the supply chain at a time when the UK government has a stated ambition to bring forward investment to support the UK economy.’